Golf giants Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are set for a spectacular Scottish head-to-head next month at The Renaissance Club. The Genesis Scottish Open is now gearing up for a potentially-epic clash between the World’s No.1 and No.2 players after the American confirmed he's returning to the East Lothian showpiece. Scheffler has punched is ticket alongside 2023 champion McIlory in an elite field fighting it out at £8 million Rolex Series cracker at The Renaissance Club. The 28-year-old opted to miss the event last year in the build-up to The Open at Royal Troon. However, as he gets ready for Royal Portrush and the 153rd Championship in Northern Ireland, the three-times major winner is heading back to golf country to join McIlroy and an all-star cast. Scheffler said: “I’m looking forward to getting back to the Genesis Scottish Open next month. "It’s an event and a course I enjoy playing given we only get to play links golf a couple of times a year. Playing in such a strong field and in front of the Scottish fans is always fun for us.” Scheffler’s appearance means seven of the top 10 in the Official World Golf Ranking are teeing it up in Scotland’s national Open as he joins McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas, Ludvig Aberg and Sepp Straka. Defending champion Robert MacIntyre will spearhead the home challenge as he aims to go back-to-back at Renaissance after his fabulous triumph 11 months ago. Major champions Justin Rose and Matt Fitzpatrick, six-time PGA TOUR winner Max Homa and most recent Genesis Championship winner Byeong Hun An are also involved. Scheffler’s win at Muirfield Village last week was his third of the season, including his third Major title at the PGA Championship, as he joined Tiger Woods as the only players to successfully defend their titles at Jack’s Place. The 28-year-old returns to the Genesis Scottish Open after a tied third place finish on his last appearance at the Renaissance Club in 2023.